Don't Fight Me, You'll Not Win

When Eugene woke up at night, he took a bath and change his clothes.

He was standing in front of the mirror when his sight landed on his study table. Vincent put Eullian's gift there and he saw a small particle of divine power which made him surprised, thinking that Eullian will probably awaken soon and the prophecy would appear.

Darkness devouring the light.

Eugene took a step and grab the box, opening it.

His grip tighten and he wanted to throw such a filthy thing but thinking of Eullian's smile, he purse his lips and put it down again.

Forget it.

Such a low divine aura. What about saints? He is a god.

Even if everyone condemns him as the darkness that is said from the prophecy. Those damn gods above won't be able to step on him anymore. Just let them wait until he ascends and took his revenge. He will make sure that Artha will be under his control and rewrite everything.

Snorting, he turns around and steps out of his room.

Raphael who is standing outside waiting for his master to wake up bow his head and said, "Young master, the dinner is still being prepared."

Eugene looks at Eullian's butler in surprise.

"Where's Vincent?"

Raphael's eyelashes tremble and replied with respect, "The Marquis did a post rotation adhering to the request of young master Eullian. From now on I will be at your service."

"What do you mean?"

Raphael's eyes darken: "Young master Eullian requested to have Vincent as his butler."

Thinking of the fact that he was actually thrown away is an insult. He can't help but feel dissatisfied so how about young master Eugene? Wouldn't he feel disrespected knowing that Vincent is his personal butler but was snatched by his younger brother?

"On what ground did Eullian elucidate the matter?"

Raphael was taken aback.

"Pardon?"

Eugene's deep eyes landed on Raphael's face and said, "Changing butler means he is not delighted with you. It is another way of telling you that you are an incompetent butler that can't satisfy his master. Did you not think that and accepted without valid reasons?"

Raphael's face turns pale.

He knew so he couldn't help but get angry. However, how can he not grab this opportunity? In this mansion, Young Master Eugene is the only person who is so close to a normal person. He rather serves Eugene than Eullian who is easily aggrieved by small mistakes.

"Is young master Eugene rejecting me?"

Eugene let out a low laugh: "How dare I? In this mansion, you're the different one."

Raphael's heart started to beat fast.

Did Young Master Eugene notice something?

"Come, escort me to visit my little sister."

Raphael let out a sigh of relief and follow his young master.

Eugene actually doesn't care who will serve him. But he admits he prefers Raphael than Vincent. Why? Because Raphael is so indifferent to his surrounding that he knew how to not cross the line. He is aware of his position and grasps when to speak or not. The difference between Vincent and Raphael is just too huge that among the servants, Raphael stands out the most.

Vincent? Eullian can have it.

After all when Vincent is his butler, he goes around taking care of Eullian in front of him. Isn't that slapping him in the face? Now that a post-rotation was made, he's quite satisfied not having Vincent's presence beside him because that means Simon would also remove him from his radar.

It's killing two birds with one stone.

He must not forget to thank his younger brother for the effort.

——Eugene knock on the door of his little sister's room and it was opened by a maidservant.

"Brother?!"

Eugene steps inside the room and walks towards her little sister who is sitting at her vanity table while choosing accessories to wear, probably for later's dinner.

Really, he can't understand a lady's trouble.

"I'm visiting the little princess. Are you dressing for dinner?"

Eunice grinned, "I'm done, just choosing hair accessories. I can't decide because everything is good-looking---"

As if thinking of something, Eunice grab his brother's arms and said, "How about it brother, you choose for me?"

Eugene stare at the box of accessories and couldn't help but touch his nose.

"Isn't it just dinner? You can just use a simple ribbon."

Eunice stomps her feet.

"You don't understand! I want it pretty!"

Eugene looks at his little sister's dress and glances at the accessories for the second time, reaching out and looking for a good combination, and saw a clip with emerald jewels and pearls.

"How about this?"

Eunice grabs the hairpin on his brother's hand and immediately put it on her hair.

"Great!"

Eugene was confused. That's easy?

The maidservant who is watching the young master and young lady's interaction giggles. Who can say that young lady just like the young master so whatever the young master chooses her lady will wear it?

"Then brother let's go!"

Eugene was dragged outside the room by his little sister.

Raphael and the female servants follow behind, watching the two-person before them.

——When arriving at the dining hall, Eugene saw his father and siblings already sitting, waiting for the food to be served.

"Daddy!"

Eunice run and immediately hug her father.

Marquis Shradinza who hasn't since his lovely daughter for five years sighs and carries the little one to sit on his lap, praising the little lady.

"It's looking good. My little princess has grown up."

Eunice pouted.

Eugene sat beside Eullian and rest his cheek on his palm.

Soon, he won't be part of this family anymore. There's no reluctance rather he is relieved. Finally, he can continue living without their shadows.

"Right, Eugene we will attend a grand ceremony tomorrow."

Eugene raises his eyebrow.

Oh, he can finally see Kaizer again. Too bad he can't attack the little duke in front of many people. But well, there's always a way to express his love.

Eullain: "Father will brother attend academy right after?!"

Marquis Shradinza frown.

How could he forget? Because his son join the war, he will automatically be promoted as Neva Eusto. Eugene will need to attend the academy again and graduate to get a job.

Eugene: "I will need to report first before attending class."

The servants enter the dining hall and place the meal. Seeing that the food is finally on the table, Eunice jumps down from her father's lap and pulls the chair beside his brother Euric.

Food. Food.

It's finally time to eat. Her tummy has been grumbling.

"Be careful."

Seeing that his little sister is in a hurry, Eugene suddenly got worried that Eunice will choke so he pushed forward the water and put the starter meal near her.

Eullian purse his lips and look at Eunice with a gloomy expression.

"B-Brother I want that Beef marrow fritters."

Eugene frown but still get the plate of beef marrow fritters and push it near Eullian to avoid his father's dissatisfaction. After all, this is a meal, it wouldn't be pleasant if someone smash the table just to reprimand him.

"I-I also want that Eels in a thick spicy puree."

Eunice who is eating tilted her head and watched the dish that her brother pushed near her disappear.

Eullian smiled sweetly and said, "Thank you, brother~"

Eugene's face turns expressionless.

Fearing that Eugene will make a temper, Euric pushes some dishes to Eullian and told him not to bother his brother from eating.

Eullian glance at his little sister and sigh before nodding.

Eunice didn't notice the strange action of his brother and kept eating. Eugene also started his meal and would sometimes help get the dish that his little sister took a fancy. However, whenever he does that, Eullian will immediately yell "Brother I want it too" so the dish always ends up near Eullian as the Marquis would always glance at Eugene whenever Eullian call.

Euric has observed Eullian's unusual behavior and couldn't help but frown.

How does he feel like, Eullian is fighting Eunice for a favor?

He suddenly feels unbelievable so afterward, Euric asked Eugene to send Eunice to her room and grab Eullian's arm, telling him to come with him and have a talk.

Eullian's face turns pale as he turns his head and looks at his brother, patting Eunice's head with a smile.

——Eugene escorts her little sister and goes back to his chamber right after.

Raphael bid goodbye to his master and left the room.

Eugene sat on the bed and relax, however, his pupils dilated as he stood up, immediately teleporting upon sensing a familiar aura coming from Timber.

Something happens.

In Rozans mansion, the east side of the manor collapse, and the servants scream in fright.

Timber who is holding his sword passes out and fell on the floor reaching his hand toward his mother's room. Seemingly eager to save his mother and get out of the mansion together. Too bad while packing their things, his stepbrother suddenly appears and obstructs him.

Klius, step forward and carries the unconscious Timber.

Seeing his unrestrained son, Count Rozans panicked: "Klius, I allowed you to like your brother but can you hold still?! Your stepmother is still alive, if she knew you are like this towards her son she will get angry at us! She will leave with Timber!"

"She already knew the father."

"What do you mean?!"

Klius didn't answer and just point out the bag that Timber is carrying while intending to enter the countess room. It's obvious at a glance that Timber plan to run away with his mother which made Count Rozans displease.

He's been in favor of Timber because of his wife.

If Timber plans to take away what's his then he doesn't mind taking off his mask. They enter his household willingly, now they wanted to leave as they please. Dream!

"Where do you plan to keep him?"

Klius: "I made an underground room, I'll put him there until he becomes obedient."

Eugene who is hiding in the shadow looks at the two father and son with sharp eyes. He thought Klius won't think about moving Timber because of him but he didn't expect Klius to be so arrogant and fearless and actually dare to imprison Timber like in the past.

"Better think twice."

Count Rozans and Klius stiffen and turn their head.

Eugene step out from the shadow and spread his hand, looking at Klius with dimmed dark eyes saying, "Give Timber to me and I'll let off your household."

Klius gritted his teeth and glare at Eugene who suddenly appear.

"This is our territory, you are trespassing."

Eugene clicks his tongue.

"Let's see. Will the law punish me first?..." a magic circle appears in the surroundings "Or you'll lose your breath in seconds?"

Count Rozans and Klius turn pale.

"I'm being nice for letting you choose. Think about what you will lose, is it worth it?"

Count Rozans look at his son.

Is Timber worth the Rozans Household? The answer is no!

Rozans has been in noble status for fifty years, he can't just let go of his ancestors' sacrifice and effort for the household to stand out among other nobles so whether his son likes it or not, status and wealth come first because it equivalent power.

"Klius."

Eugene saw the reluctance in their eyes.

Count Rozans loves his sons but when the Rozans Household is at stake, he can be a heartless one. Just like his father the Marquis, status is the most important that their children. He understands because this world revolves around power. Royals are at the top of the pyramid while nobles are only a step below, and after them is all under their control.

It's a sad reality. There's no equality.

It will never exist in this deprived world because Artha is already abandoned by gods and it's just a plaything for them thus heavens favor child exist.

It is what he wanted to change.

"Eugene, what did you have that made Timber like you?"

Eugene frown and the scene of him killing Timber in the past flashes in his mind. Timber's last word is what he's been holding into. It is a farewell that made Eugene feel weakness that he shouldn't have. The day when he realizes he lose someone who is the only person who cares for him, the only one in the world who understands him.

Right. What made Timber choose him?

He also doesn't know.

But one thing is for sure..."Timber exists for me."

Klius's pupils dilated and his eyes expressed hatred. He didn't like the answer he got because it made him feel like Timber is never meant to stay by his side. If so then why is it Timber appears in the house of Rozans? It's a fate that Timber and he meet but Eugene took away everything.

So what right do you have to say that when you are the one who stole someone from him?!

"Obviously, Timber is mine..."

Eugene chuckled, "Don't fight me, you will not win."